Juventus step up interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United

Rashford, pictured against Juventus, has been used more productively by England than by United so far this seasonHANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS

Juventus are compiling a dossier on Marcus Rashford as they firm up their interest in the Manchester United striker.

The Italian champions are admirers of the England international and have placed his name on a list of prospective transfer targets.

Rashford appeared as a substitute in United’s recent Champions League victory over Juventus in Turin, but has been tracked by the Serie A club’s hierarchy prior to that 2-1 success with officials making discreet checks on the player’s background and character.

The 21-year-old has a contract at United until 2020 with the Old Trafford club having the option to extend that by a further year.

The agreement of any new deal would be dependent on Rashford being convinced he could develop and thrive at his…

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